When Posed with a Particularly Complex Tax Question, a Researcher

question 22

Multiple Choice

When posed with a particularly complex tax question, a researcher with little previous experience with the issue would be best served at the outset by consulting:

• A)the applicable legislative history.
• B)the Treasury Regulations.
• C)the Internal Revenue Code.
• D)a "tax service" (e.g. CCH, RIA).

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Definitions:

Miscommunication

Occurs when a message is not conveyed or understood as intended, leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Information

Data that is processed, organized, or presented in a context that gives it meaning.

Ethics

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.

Utilitarian Rule

An ethical principle that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often interpreted as achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people.